Can I Play Chord Extensions Even If My Bandmates Are Not?

Learn Jazz Standards Podcast

Brent Vaartstra: Jazz Musician, Author, and Entrepreneur

Music Commentary, Jazz, Jazz Improvisation, Jazz Saxophone, Jazz Theory, Jazz Bass, Jazz Piano, Education, Music, Jazz Guitar, Jazz Solo, Jazz Standards, Jazz Trumpet, How To

4.8 • 536 Ratings

🗓️ 30 May 2024

⏱️ 9 minutes

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In this episode, Brent discusses an insightful question from listener John Gao about the use of chord extensions in jazz improvisation and band settings. He explores the intricacies of incorporating exotic chords like 11ths and 13ths, and how these can be seamlessly integrated into solos and ensemble playing without clashing. Brent also emphasizes the role of accompanists and advises on how to avoid muddying the sound when multiple instruments are comping simultaneously. By focusing on...

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0:29.5	That's LJSinnerCircle.com or find the link in the show notes.
0:34.8	Now, on to today's episode.
0:52.5	Music the show notes. Now, on to today's episode. All right, my friends, what's going on?
0:53.9	Brent here from Learned Jazz Standards.
0:55.2	Welcome to another episode of the Learn Jazz Standards podcast.
0:59.0	Happy as always to be answering your jazz and music questions five days a week to help you have more fun than ever playing music.
1:05.1	And, of course, to shorten the learning curve in your jazz journey.
1:08.6	Have another great question today.
1:10.1	This one comes from John Gow.
1:12.6	Let's go ahead and give it a listen.
1:14.6	Hi Brent.
1:15.6	In the inner circle, we learn all sorts of card extensions, very exotic ones like 11th and 13s and all that.
1:23.6	But don't these get lost in a band situation when you were playing along with other members
1:29.0	who also want to make a sound. It's a bit of a problem, but they sound great on their own.
1:35.2	What do you think?
1:36.7	Yeah, so my thought here is, of course, in jazz, there's all kinds of chord extensions that we can play.
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